Question: Daisy Corporation is the sole shareholder of Ostrich Corporation

Daisy Corporation is the sole shareholder of Ostrich Corporation, which it hopes to sell within the next three years. The Ostrich stock (basis of $25 million) is currently worth $30 million, but Daisy believes that it would be easier to find a buyer if it was worth less. To lower the value of its stock, Ostrich distributes $4 million cash to Daisy (sufficient E & P exists to cover the distribution). At a later date, Daisy sells Ostrich for $26 million. a. What are the tax consequences to Daisy on the sale?b. What would be the tax consequences if Ostrich had not first distributed the $4 million in cash and Daisy sold the Ostrich stock for $30 million?